Marriage Visa · Pattaya, Thailand
Marriage Visa in Pattaya (Non-Immigrant O)
1-year Thai visa for foreigners legally married to a Thai national.
- Timeline
- 3–5 weeks from consultation to visa stamp.
- Fee from
- From THB 18,000 flat fee including government fees. Multiple Entry add-on THB 4,500 if needed.
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually with the same documents.
Free 15-minute consultation
Tell us your situation and we'll confirm if you qualify and what it costs.
Service overview
The Thai marriage visa (Non-O based on marriage) is a 1-year, renewable visa for foreign nationals married to a Thai citizen. The financial requirement is lower than the retirement visa and it allows you to apply for a work permit.
Best suited for
- Foreigners legally married to a Thai national
- Spouses living in Pattaya wanting long-term residence
- Holders who also want a work permit
Eligibility requirements
- Legally registered marriage to a Thai citizen (Kor Ror 2 / Kor Ror 3)
- THB 400,000 in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months, OR THB 40,000/month income
- Passport valid for the full period of stay requested
- No criminal record in Thailand or home country
Documents you'll need
- Marriage certificate (Kor Ror 2) and household registration of Thai spouse
- Thai spouse's ID card and copies
- Bank statement and bank letter (THB 400,000), or 12 months of THB 40,000 monthly transfers from abroad
- Photos of the couple together at home, in the neighbourhood and with family
- TM.7 application form, TM.30 address notification and passport copies
Application process
- 1
Free eligibility check
We confirm your marriage documents and financial route.
- 2
Document & photo pack
We prepare the household photo set and translate Thai documents.
- 3
Immigration interview
We attend Chonburi Immigration with you and your spouse and handle the interview.
- 4
1-year stamp issued
Visa granted and we set up 90-day reporting and re-entry permits.
Who this is not for
- Couples who are not legally registered at a Thai district office (Amphur)
- Unmarried partners, even in long-term relationships
- Anyone separated or in the process of divorce
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a foreign marriage certificate without registering it in Thailand (Kor Ror 22)
- Too few or staged-looking home photos
- Thai spouse unable to attend the immigration interview
- Funds not seasoned for the full 2 months
Latest rule changes
- Income must be shown as 12 months of transfers from abroad; most embassies no longer certify income.
- Home visits by Chonburi Immigration remain common for first-time applicants.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules can change; we confirm the current position at your consultation.
Timeline & cost at a glance
| Timeline | 3–5 weeks from consultation to visa stamp. |
|---|---|
| Service fee | From THB 18,000 flat fee including government fees. Multiple Entry add-on THB 4,500 if needed. |
| Validity | 1 year, renewable annually with the same documents. |
| Included | Thai government fees, document check, form preparation, immigration accompaniment and a written quote before you pay. |
| Not included | Multiple Entry add-on (฿4,500) where needed, documents or translations from your home country, bank charges and your own travel costs. |
Frequently asked questions
Short, factual answers to the questions we get most often in our Pattaya office.
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